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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.54, 30,656.37 and 15,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.54, 30,656.37 and 15,068.26 is: 20,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.54 : 30,656.37 = 15,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.54/30,656.37 = 15,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.54x = 30,656.37 × 15,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.54x = 461,938,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,938,153.82/22,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.10

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